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        • Screenshot of website of Amnesty InternationalRight of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Amnesty International report suggesting that Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians
        • A view of the headquarters of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration building destroyed by a Russian attack in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Flags of the OSCE & the Minsk Group Co-ChairsOn Recent Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh
        • According to the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media “the Russian Federation is rapidly moving towards a situation of complete censorship and isolation of its citizens from any form of independent information”.Joint Statement on invoking the Moscow Mechanism: Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Russian Federation
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        • Screenshot of website of Amnesty InternationalRight of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Amnesty International report suggesting that Ukrainian forces have endangered civilians
        • A view of the headquarters of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration building destroyed by a Russian attack in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Rescuers move a covered body of a woman killed by Russian missile attack on Monday in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Are you appalled by the death of a four-year-old girl and seven and eight-year-old boys? Are those military targets?Second Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Conflict in Ukraine
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        • According to the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media “the Russian Federation is rapidly moving towards a situation of complete censorship and isolation of its citizens from any form of independent information”.Joint Statement on invoking the Moscow Mechanism: Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Russian Federation
        • A woman holds a poster reads "I'm/we're Raman Pratasevich" as she waits to see passengers of the plane, carrying opposition figure Raman Pratasevich which was traveling from Athens to Vilnius and was diverted to Minsk after a bomb threat, after its landing at the International Airport outside Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)On the Forced Landing of Ryanair Flight 4978 in Minsk on May 23, 2021
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        • We do find ourselves today at an inflection point in the OSCE’s approach to climate change (OSCE)Asian Partners for Cooperation Conference: Climate-Related Challenges to Security and Opportunities for Co-Operation
        • Screenshot 2022-05-24 at 16.52.04Closing Statement at the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
        • A Russian firing position sits adjacent to the Chernobyl nuclear power plant near Chernobyl, Ukraine, (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)Opening Statement at the 30th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting
        • OSCE Economic and Environmental ActivitiesResponse to the Report by Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities Igli Hasani
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        • Joint Statement on the OSCE’s role in supporting security sector governance and reform, OSCE MCJoint Statement on OSCE’s Role in Supporting Security Sector Governance and Reform as part of OSCE’s Comprehensive Approach to Security | OSCE MC
        • Joint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition, OSCE MCJoint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition | OSCE Ministerial Council
        • Joint Statement on the Vienna Document 2021, OSCE MCJoint Statement on the Vienna Document | OSCE Ministerial Council
        • Flags of the 57 OSCE participating States outside the Hofburg Congress Center, Vienna, Austria, October 13, 2017. (USOSCE/Colin Peters)Permanent Council Decisions on the 2021 ASRC and Unified Budget
Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

The current U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council details ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

The Lukashenka regime must end its irresponsible international behavior and its internal campaign of repression against the people of Belarus.

The High-Level Inauguration Meeting of the Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

The High-Level Inauguration Meeting of the Renewed OSCE European Security Dialogue

As delivered by Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman

Secretary Blinken participated in the 2021 OSCE Ministerial Council

Secretary Blinken participated in the 2021 OSCE Ministerial Council

Secretary of State Antony Blinken participated in the 2021 OSCE Ministerial Council, which took place in Stockholm Sweden.
Read his full remarks here >>

The 28th OSCE Ministerial Council

The 28th OSCE Ministerial Council

On December 2 and 3, foreign ministers from across the OSCE region will meet for the Ministerial Council. OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Sweden will host the 28th OSCE Ministerial Council in Stockholm. Learn more about what occurs during Ministerial Council meetings >>

  
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Screenshot of website of Amnesty International

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Amnesty International report suggesting that Ukrainian...

9 August, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Since our Russia colleagues seem so eager now to view Amnesty International’s reports as evidence of potential misconduct, perhaps they would be willing to respond…

A view of the headquarters of the Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration building destroyed by a Russian attack in Mykolaiv, Ukraine, Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

9 August, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Russia’s brutal attack on its peaceful, sovereign neighbor has now entered its sixth month and the human costs are quite simply staggering. 

Flags of the OSCE & the Minsk Group Co-Chairs

On Recent Fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh

9 August, 2022 | Protracted Conflicts, Statements

The United States is ready to engage bilaterally, with like-minded partners, and through our role as an OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair to facilitate dialogue between…

According to the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media “the Russian Federation is rapidly moving towards a situation of complete censorship and isolation of its citizens from any form of independent information”.

Joint Statement on invoking the Moscow Mechanism: Human Rights Violations and Abuses in the Russian...

28 July, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements

According to a statement made by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on 16 March 2022, “the Russian Federation is rapidly moving towards…

A woman holds a poster reads "I'm/we're Raman Pratasevich" as she waits to see passengers of the plane, carrying opposition figure Raman Pratasevich which was traveling from Athens to Vilnius and was diverted to Minsk after a bomb threat, after its landing at the International Airport outside Vilnius, Lithuania, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

On the Forced Landing of Ryanair Flight 4978 in Minsk on May 23, 2021

28 July, 2022 | Civil Society and NGOs, Human Rights, Statements

We call on Belarus to implement the Moscow Mechanism Expert Mission’s recommendation to release all political prisoners immediately, including Pratasevich and Sapega, to stop its…

Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has led to a catastrophic refugee and humanitarian crisis that has created the conditions for a human trafficking crisis.

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

28 July, 2022 | Combating Trafficking in Persons, Statements

Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine has led to a catastrophic refugee and humanitarian crisis that has created the conditions for a human trafficking crisis.

The Russian delegation should be ashamed of its role in blocking consensus on the Chair’s third proposal for the Unified Budget at a time when the OSCE region needs more, not less “security and cooperation” in Europe.

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Chair’s Announcement of No Consensus on the Unified...

28 July, 2022 | OSCE Budget, Statements

The Russian delegation should be ashamed of its role in blocking consensus on the Chair’s third proposal for the Unified Budget at a time when…

Hofburg Vienna

Response to the Financial Report and Financial Statements for 2021 and the Report of the External Auditor,...

28 July, 2022 | OSCE Budget, Statements

I would like to underline the importance of concluding a timely, professional budget so that we can continue upholding the principles we all expressed.

Rescuers move a covered body of a woman killed by Russian missile attack on Monday in Chuhuiv, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Tuesday, July 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

28 July, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Russia must end this war now before the moral and economic bankruptcy of this so-called “special military operation” causes more suffering. 

A Malaysia Airlines miniature plane with a text reading "RIP MH17" is displayed at a memorial site for the victims of the MH17 air disaster at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

The Eight Year Anniversary of the Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

21 July, 2022 | Statements

The United States joins other OSCE participating states in honoring the memory of all 298 victims, including 193 Dutch citizens and one U.S. citizen. 

SHARE Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn English Русский OSCE SECRETARIAT Institutions and Structures Secretariat Who we are Secretary General Directors What we do Action against terrorism Border management Combating trafficking in human beings Conflict prevention and resolution Cyber/ICT Security Economic and Environmental Activities Evaluation Gender equality Women, peace, and security Combating gender-based violence Gender in economic and environmental security Gender equality within the OSCE OSCE Men for Gender Equality Migration Policing Gender equality within the OSCE (OSCE) The OSCE has a long-standing commitment to the principle of gender equality in its internal structures.

Response to the OSCE Secretary General on the Implementation of the 2004 Gender Equality Action Plan

21 July, 2022 | Gender Equality, Human Rights, Statements

Through the implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017 and ongoing support for UN Security Council Resolution 1325, the United States…

Are you appalled by the death of a four-year-old girl and seven and eight-year-old boys? Are those military targets?

Second Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Conflict in Ukraine

21 July, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Are you appalled by the death of a four-year-old girl and seven and eight-year-old boys? Are those military targets? Did their lives have value to…

I know your statements are meant for a domestic audience back in Russia, where there is absolutely no alternative whatsoever to what the regime puts forward as its propaganda.

Right of Reply to the Russian Federation on the Conflict in Ukraine

21 July, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

You are engaged as a representative of the Russian Federation in propaganda on behalf of a regime that is consistently striking civilians and civilian objects…

OSCE information leaflet on gender equality in the OSCE. (USOSCE/Colin Peters)

Response to the Address by the CIO Special Representative on Gender Equality, Liliana Palihovici

21 July, 2022 | Gender Equality, Human Rights, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

Russia’s denial of responsibility does not make gender-based violence go away.  Nor does denial relieve members of Russia’s forces of being held accountable for these…

Relatives and friends attend the funeral ceremony for Liza, 4-year-old girl killed by Russian attack, in Vinnytsia. Liza was among 23 people killed, including two boys aged 7 and 8, in Thursday's missile strike in Vinnytsia. Her mother was among the scores injured. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky).

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

21 July, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

With every unconscionable strike hitting Ukrainian civilians, the Russian government reveals its true nature to the world. 

Volunteers load bodies of civilians killed in Bucha onto a truck to be taken to a morgue for investigation, in the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd, File))

Response to Moscow Mechanism Report on Ukraine

14 July, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Today’s Moscow Mechanism report gives us an opportunity to pull back and document the unconscionable atrocity crimes, human rights violations, and abuses members of Russia’s…

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Joint Statement on the Second OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report

14 July, 2022 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

The report documents violations of international humanitarian law, and violations and abuses of human rights law, that may amount to war crimes and crimes against…

A man prays among gravestones at the memorial centre of Potocari near Srebrenica, 150 kms north east of Sarajevo, Bosnia, Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

On the 27th Anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide

14 July, 2022 | Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

The American people join the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina in mourning and honoring the victims – more than 8,000 men and boys who were…

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